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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 12:26 PM
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Hey,I need to get a new rear tire and cant remember what size it is can anyone gimme help,I have a 08 nightster
 
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 12:30 PM
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It's all on the side of the old tire,,,,,
also In owners manual,,
150x sumthin
 
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 01:40 PM
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It's all on the side of the old tire,,,,,
also In owners manual,,
150x sumthin
Yep, it's printed right on the tire sidewall. 150/80-16
 
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 05:20 PM
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So why was my avon venom a fatter tire than the last one I bought which was a Metzler
 
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 05:27 PM
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Some tires run wide or narrow depending on brand. Kinda like shoes. A 9 in ****s may be a bit smaller or bigger than a 9 in Adidas
 
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 05:48 PM
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ok cool,cos the avon was much wider,thanks for the info.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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Wonder why it bleeped out N I K E in my post
 
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 11:22 PM
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tried a metz on mine, only 144 wide, the dunlop is 157 wide. not sure about the avon, was out of stock.
 
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I switched from Brickstones to Avon Venoms on my touring bike,, big difference, I love the Venoms.. Not sure yet what I will go to when the Sporty needs tires, but Avon will definitely be considered, and Brickstones won't.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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I think you might wanna try another brand besides a "avon" .Their whitewall tires tend to turn brown where the black meets the white after the first wash. Im on my second set already because avon sent me a new pair and Im having the same problem. I know my harley davidson brand tires dont have this problem i dont know about any other brand.
 
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